Tim Yean Managing Editor Postmatch handshake line. (Via RIC Athletics FloCollege livestream) (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – To paraphrase George Orwell’s Animal Farm, all sweeps are sweeps, but some sweeps are sweepier than others, especially on Senior Day. RIC womens volleyball fought and prevailed to a 3-0 match win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies on Oct. 10 to claim their first Little East Conference victory of the season. The Anchorwomen entered Saturday’s contest lo

Brody Mendonca & Tim Yean Contributor & Managing Editor Starting lineups. (Screenshot via RIC athletics live stream on FloCollege) (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Despite a strong start from the Anchormen with an opening goal from second-year midfielder Julian Orellana, RIC lost to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs, 3-1, in a Little East Conference matchup at Alumni Stadium. The loss marked the first in-conference fall for the previously unbeaten Anchormen squad, headin

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Second-year Kody Poplaski’s initial shot on the Keene State College net was deflected, but it was his veteran teammate, third-year Nathan Capelo’s rebound take that fired in and was the match-winning goal as RIC claimed its first home victory of the season over the Owls, 2-1. Halftime at Alumni Stadium. (Photo by author) First-year Logan Santos registered the first collegiate goal of his career in the 72nd minute off assists from

Kelcy Conroy Editor in Chief Photo by Anchor Newspaper staff October has arrived in its typical way with lower temperatures and a spooky festive vibe in the air. Here’s some things to do across Rhode Island on a weekend with good weather or in between classes and homework. It wouldn’t be October in Rhode Island without a visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular. Each year the zoo lays out over 5,000 jack-o’-lanterns with themes ranging from pop culture t

Tim Yean Managing Editor Graphic by Anchor Newspaper staff Tuesday, Oct. 6 Womens tennis @ Plymouth State University – W, 6-1 The Anchorwomen remain undefeated in Little East play with yet another dominant victory. RIC swept doubles play highlighted by a cruising first doubles win from third-year Haylie Peacock and second-year Faith Owren. Third-year Emelia Houwers secured the victory at third singles to help the team to 5-0 in conference action. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Womens golf

Tim Yean Managing Editor Dante DiGregorio in front of Smithfield Town Hall. (photo provided by Dante DiGregorio) (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Back in May, Dante DiGregorio walked across the Amica Mutual Pavilion stage and received his degree. Just a month after, the now-RIC alum announced his candidacy for Smithfield Town Council. “Smithfield is a special place,” DiGregorio said in his first post declaring his run on Instagram. The former president of Student Community Government sto

Tim Yean Managing Editor Monday, Sept. 29 Graphic by Anchor Staff Womens soccer vs Lesley University – W, 2-1 A scoreless first half erupted into a fiery second as the visiting Lynx punched in a goal just a minute into the second half. Second-year midfielder Sarah Pimentel and the Anchorwomen responded just moments later in the 50th minute to equalize the affair. Third-year midfielder Talia Cost punched in the match-deciding goal, and her first career goal, in the 67th minute

Breanna Santos Anchor Contributor If you think that I’ll be talking about a hit song featuring Michael Jackson, you’re wrong. Flock Safety is a public safety operating system that helps law enforcement reduce crime through computer-driven security cameras. The company uses automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to do so. The process is pretty simple: when a car passes a Flock camera, the computer reads the license plate and stores it in the Flock database. According to their

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Is the third time the charm for Ken Block? The businessman, software engineer and data analyst says that despite the seemingly unbreakable two-party system, there is room in Rhode Island politics to look beyond the two parties and elect an independent to the governor’s office. Independent candidate Ken Block on Anchor TV Interviews (watch the full episode here!). “Nationally, Democrats and Republicans have not covered themselves i

Tim Yean Managing Editor Tuesday, Sept. 22 Graphic by Anchor Staff Womens tennis vs Clark University – W, 7-0 The sweep is RIC’s fourth shutout of the year. Second-year Addison Hadlock and third-year Arianna DeThomas paired up at second doubles to win easily and clinch the doubles point for the hosts. Hadlock then won at fifth singles to clinch the overall victory for RIC. Mens soccer vs United States Coast Guard Academy – L, 2-0 The Anchormen had various scoring opportunitie

Kelcy Conroy Editor in Chief Please be noted that this article contains mentions of murder. “Monster,” the true crime anthology series on Netflix has gotten people on the internet talking once again. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, each season focuses on notorious homicide cases. In its fourth season “Monster” turns local as its focus is on the case of Lizzie Borden. In 1892 in what is now Fall River, Massachusetts Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted for the axe mu

Kelcy Conroy Photo by Anchor Staff Editor in Chief RIC Alumni Foundation is hosting yet another Homecoming weekend for current students, alumni and RIC families to enjoy from Oct. 15-17. Previous Homecoming weekends have been enjoyable across the RIC community with last year’s including a family festival and a concert from 20RIDE!, a Zac Brown tribute band. RIC’s Alumni Foundation is always looking to improve and this year they hope to create another memorable event. Homecomi

Tim Yean Managing Editor Tuesday, Sept. 15 Mens golf @ Saints Invitational (Hingham, MA) – 1st of three, team score 328 Fourth-year Mike Decesare and second-year Brady Pongvongkeo tied for second place, carding 81 (+9). Fourth-year Max Nasser and second-year Ryan Gervais and claimed a fifth-place tie with an 83 (+11). 15 golfers participated in the par-72 course. Womens tennis @ Salve Regina (Newport, RI) – L, 5-2 Third-year Haylie Peacock took down her first singles oppone

Tim Yean Managing Editor Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee conceding the Dem. gubernatorial primary. (cred. Tim Yean) PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For a little over an hour at Maria’s Cucina in Providence, the energy was high at Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s watch party. Just three minutes after the New England Patriots kicked off their season that energy fell somber. The Associated Press found confidence in early voting results to call the Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial prima

Tim Yean Managing Editor Malcolm Mann on Anchor TV Interviews (watch here!) PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Malcolm Mann became the first Student Community Government, Inc. president elected via the public back in the spring 2026 semester. Now in the 2026-27 school year, it’s time to deliver on the promises made in his election campaign. For the new student leader on campus, the interest in student government and politics for Mann began in an AP Government class in Coventry High School. I